Krippendorf's Tribe (1998)
Krippendorf's Tribe is a 1998 comedy movie directed by Todd Holland, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman and Zakes Mokae.
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
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What is Krippendorf's Tribe about?
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
When was Krippendorf's Tribe released?
Krippendorf's Tribe was released on 27 February 1998.
How long is Krippendorf's Tribe?
Krippendorf's Tribe runs 1h 34m.
Who made Krippendorf's Tribe?
Krippendorf's Tribe was directed by Todd Holland.
Where can I watch Krippendorf's Tribe?
Krippendorf's Tribe is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss as Prof. Krippendorf
- Jenna Elfman as Veronica
- Zakes Mokae as Sulukim
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Lori
- Natasha Lyonne as Shelly
- Gregory Smith as Mickey
- Lily Tomlin as Ruth Allen
- Stephen Root as Gerald Adams
- Elaine Stritch as Irene Hargrove
- Mila Kunis as Abbey Tournquist
- David Ogden Stiers as Henry Spivey
- Doris Belack as President Porter